Underground Laborer/Groundman

MasTec Communications Group • Bakersfield, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

At MasTec Communications Group we build for the future. Yours and ours. As an UG Laborer/Groundman, you will develop new skills, work in a safety-minded environment, and join us in expanding technology for a better community. Join the MasTec family and help us provide the highest level of quality service to our customers and communities while maintaining our commitment to safety!

Requirements

• Safety is a part of your day to day.
• You have a track record of completing work with a high level of quality.
• You have a knack for figuring out hard problems and enjoy a hands-on approach to your work.
• You are looking for long term projects.
• You enjoy getting your hands dirty with your team.
• You have a valid Driver’s License.
• You have a clean driving record.
• You can lift and carry up to 70 lbs.
• Ability to read and understand maps, drawings, and diagrams for the project build process.
• Must pass UI Test (urinalysis).
• Ability to read and understand design schematics and maps.
• Climbing certification or related experience.
• Practical working experience in overhead construction for both RF and Fiber.
• Knowledge of Overhead Bill of Materials.
• City, County, and State clearance code knowledge and related.
• Extensive knowledge of Network architecture and design for both RF and Fiber networks.
• Flagger Certified for field work as needed.
• Excellent verbal, written, phone, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced high volume work environment.

Responsibilities

• Providing general labor for aerial and underground construction projects.
• Performing various manual tasks such as digging trenches, unloading building materials, and preparing job sites with use of hand tools like shovels, rakes, and picks.
• Conducting general labor on construction sites.
• Conducting placement of conduit as directed by Foreman or Supervisor.
• Being involved in map reading and directions.
• Supporting with trench digging and closing.
• Supporting with the movement of materials and vehicles as directed by Foreman or Supervisor.
• Conducting maintenance services as directed by Foreman to include: Cleanup, Wash Vehicles, Landscaping.
• Performing all duties according to prescribed safety procedures and using appropriate safety equipment.
• Being involved with vehicle and equipment operations from trucks to other equipment as directed and certified.
• Towing various trailers with flatbed trucks.
• Conducting Aerial/Underground work as needed and directed and as trained.
• Troubleshooting RF and Fiber line and or equipment issues.
• Constructing and repairing underground RF and Fiber service.
• Learning how to read and construct from a design schematic of map.
• Learning all inventory and equipment required for these projects.
• As applicable, learning and being certified on the use of equipment: Line truck, Bucket truck, Cable Reel equipment, Saws and drills.
• Climbing poles with climbing equipment safely.
• Moving and relocating RF and Fiber service.
• Being familiar with NESC (National Electrical Safety Commission) safety guidelines.

Benefits

• Overtime pay will be provided in accordance with California labor laws, at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate for hours worked over 8 hours in a day or 40 hours in a workweek.
• Rest and Meal Breaks: You will be compensated for paid rest periods and granted unpaid meal breaks in accordance with California labor laws.
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Life insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability
• Red Wing Boot Voucher
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Family and medical leave
• Bereavement leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed